Single and stunning Mariah Carey celebrates New Year in Aspen after Bryan Tanaka split
Posted by  badge Boss on Jan 01
Mariah Carey is keeping her spirits up following her split from Bryan Tanaka (Picture: LA Gossip TV/The Daily Stardust/Backgrid)

She may be newly single, but could not look happier.

The hitmaker after seven years together.

Bryan, 40, confirmed their separation via , sharing a sweet message to show he’ll continue to carry a torch for the 40-year-old vocalist.

And it seems Mariah is in high spirits herself, stepping out with a beaming smile on her face ahead of the New Year.

The Emotions singer looked typically stylish as she made a grand entrance at the Rapper Nas concert at Belly Up Aspen.

Sporting a bedazzled black jumpsuit, she showcased her famous curves and exuded confidence.

The singer looked incredible in a bedazzled jumpsuit as she attended Rapper Nas’ concert (Picture: LA Gossip TV/The Daily Stardust/Backgrid)

Mariah teamed the sleek number with a puffer coat for warmth and towered above pals in a pair of killer heeled boots.

The blonde beauty completed her glam ensemble with a curly ponytail and opted for rosy cheeks and a glossy lip for make-up.

Mariah has remained smiley while enjoying her vacation for the New Year, despite the events in her personal life.

She’s been spending her winter break in Aspen’s A-lister hotspot, with stars including Rihanna and A$AP Rocky, Kevin Costner, Kate Hudson, Goldie Hawn, and Salma Hayek just a few of the big names spending the weekend in the famous ski town.

It comes after a source told  that the We Belong Together vocalist split from her long-term partner after having different views on growing their family.

Mariah and Bryan were together for seven years (Picture: Instagram)
It’s said the couple disagreed over whether to have children, but their split was ‘mutual’ (Picture: Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for MC)

An insider claimed it was a mutual decision, after they discovered Bryan wanted to have kids but Mariah did not.

She already shares Moroccan and Monroe while Bryan doesn’t have any children of his own.

‘He wants to start having his own life,’ another source said.

Meanwhile, in his post after their split, Bryan wrote: ‘With mixed emotions, I share this personal update regarding my amicable separation from Mariah Carey after seven extraordinary years together.

‘Our decisions to embark on different paths is mutual, and as we navigate these separate journeys, we do so with profound respect and an overwhelming sense of gratitude for the invaluable time we’ve shared.

‘The memories we’ve created and the artistic collaborations are etched in my heart forever.’

He added lovingly: ‘I want to express my love and appreciation for Mariah and her incredible children, whose warmth and kindness have enriched my life in ways words cannot capture.’

Bryan then requested ‘understanding, privacy, and respect’ during this ‘sensitive’ time.